Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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